Rapid Tablet (Levamisole)

Adult dose

Levamisole 100 mg orally three times a day. For gastric ulcers, it should be taken in the morning, evening, and before bedtime.

This medication should not be used in patients who have had allergic reactions to its ingredients. During the course of treatment, rare serious allergic reactions such as shock or anaphylaxis may occur, so if symptoms arise, the medication should be stopped immediately, and medical advice should be sought. There may be side effects of reduced blood cell counts, so monitoring of health status is necessary. Liver function may be impaired, so if liver function test results are abnormal or symptoms of jaundice appear, the medication should be discontinued, and treatment should be sought. Allergic symptoms such as urticaria, rash, and itching may appear, and if these symptoms occur, the medication should be stopped. Neurological symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, and numbness may occur, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as dry mouth, constipation, abdominal bloating, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, abdominal pain, belching, and taste abnormalities may occur. Rarely, if there is an elevation in liver enzyme levels or if fever and rash occur simultaneously, the medication should be stopped, and a doctor's evaluation is required. Changes in blood cell counts may occur, so regular blood tests may be necessary. Various symptoms including breast pain, gynecomastia, palpitations, fever, facial flushing, tongue numbness, cough, shortness of breath, hair loss, menstrual irregularities, renal impairment, swelling, and foreign body sensation in the throat may occur. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should only use this medication if the benefits outweigh the risks, as its safety during pregnancy has not been established. This medication may be excreted in breast milk, so it is advisable for breastfeeding women to avoid breastfeeding while taking this medication. The safety of this medication has not been sufficiently established in children, especially in low-birth-weight infants, newborns, toddlers, and children. Elderly patients may have decreased bodily functions, so special attention should be paid to the occurrence of side effects such as gastrointestinal symptoms. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container may lead to accidents or reduce the quality of the medication.

Serious side effects

• Shock, symptoms of anaphylaxis
• Leukopenia
• Liver dysfunction, jaundice
• Urticaria
• Numbness
• Shortness of breath
• Swelling

Mild side effects

• Hypersensitivity: rash, itching, urticaria-like rash
• Central nervous system: dizziness, drowsiness
• Gastrointestinal: dry mouth, constipation, abdominal bloating, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, abdominal pain, belching, taste disturbance
• Liver: elevation of AST, ALT, γ-GTP, ALP, fever, rash
• Hematologic: thrombocytopenia, leukocyte fraction increase, segmented neutrophil decrease, lymphocyte increase, granulocyte decrease
• Others: mastitis, breast pain, gynecomastia, induced lactation

This medication should be stored in a sealed container protected from light, preferably at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle